How to Make Wire Mesh Luminaries
These easy-to-make wire mesh luminaries will add a soft glow to any wintry outdoor space.
Materials Needed
- 12x24" decorative aluminum sheeting
- vellum paper
- craft knife
- spray adhesive
- (4) 1" screws
- (4) washers
- (4) wing nuts
- battery-operated touch light
Mist Panel With Spray Adhesive
Mist the back of the metal panel with spray adhesive, moving back and forth in even, controlled spurts.
Step 1: Mist Panel With Spray Adhesive
Mist the metal panelâs backside with spray adhesive by holding the can 8 inches from the surface of the panel, then moving back and forth in even, controlled spurts.
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Attach Paper to Panel
Roll the vellum paper out on a flat surface, and lay the metal panel sticky side down on top. Then, using a craft knife, cut any excess vellum paper away.
Step 2: Attach Paper to Panel
Roll the vellum paper out on a flat surface and lay the metal panel sticky side down, on top of it. Then, using a craft knife cut any excess vellum paper away.
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Bend Panel Into Cylinder
Once the adhesive is dry, bend the panel into a cylinder with the vellum paper on the inside. Line up the panel's decorative grid so there's space to push the screws through.
Step 3: Bend Panel Into Cylinder
Once the adhesive is dry, bend the panel into a cylinder with the vellum paper on the inside. Line up the panelâs decorative grid so that thereâs space to push the screws through.
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Secure With Screws
Push the screw through a washer, then push through the vellum paper and metal panel. Secure the connection with a wingnut on the inside of the cylinder. Screw together at each end and once in the middle so the cylinder properly holds its shape.
Step 4: Secure With Screws
Push the screw through a washer, then push through the vellum paper and metal panel. Secure the connection with a wingnut on the inside of the cylinder. Screw together at each end and once in the middle so that the cylinder properly holds its shape.
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Add Touch Light
Turn on the battery-operated touch light and place inside the cylinder.
Step 5: Add Touch Light
Turn the battery powered touch light on and place inside the cylinder.
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Finish
Make several more luminaries to line your exterior walkway throughout the holiday season.
DIY Mesh Luminaries
These easy to make Mesh Luminaries add a soft glow to any outdoor space.
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Flynnside Out Productions
